Railcar Load & Secure Technician

Rivian Automotive; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Insurance benefits (life, medical, etc

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Railcar Loader to prepare railcars for loading and drive Rivian vehicles onto planned railcars. You will secure vehicles per manufacturer and railroad standards and prepare equipment for transportation.

Reports to Outbound Analysts on the Outbound team at our Normal facility. Responsibilities include setting bridge plates, positioning ramps, storing chocks, inspecting for damage, and training new employees.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• 2 years related experience.
• Adhere to strict quality standards without variance.
• Rail yard experience preferred (safety on tracks and railcars).
• Must maintain balance and 3 points of contact when loading.

Responsibilities

• Drive Rivian vehicles onto rail cars.
• Secure vehicles on rail cars using standard equipment.
• Set bridge plates between railcars for vehicle ingress.
• Position rail loading ramps for proper loading.
• Store chocks.
• Inspect vehicles for damage.
• Report damage or mis-bays to Yard Operations leadership.
• Train new employees.
• Other Outbound Yard Logistics duties as assigned.

Skills

Balance and stamina

Outdoor work readiness

Lifting 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2 years related experience

Tools

Vehicle securement equipment

Bridge plates

Loading ramps

Job description

Rivian in Normal, IL is seeking a Railcar Loader to prepare railcars for loading and drive Rivian vehicles onto planned railcars. You will secure vehicles per manufacturer and railroad standards and prepare equipment for transportation.

Reports to Outbound Analysts on the Outbound team at our Normal facility. Responsibilities include setting bridge plates, positioning ramps, storing chocks, inspecting for damage, and training new employees.